Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Philadelphia

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Philadelphia? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Talula’s Garden

4.9

4.9 (13223)

$50 and over

American

Washington Square

About the restaurant

Behind the wrought iron gate, past the herbaceous patio and through the atrium is Talula's Garden, the warm and elegant Washington Square eatery from Aimee Olexy and Starr Restaurants. The modern menu, prepared with carefully-sourced ingredients and a light European touch, changes with the seasons. The artful cuisine, hospitable staff, sustainable spirits, and a focus on cheese make the dining experience here incredibly memorable.

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Kristin

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing experience overall! The freshest food and many different options!

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Philadelphia Distilling

4.8

4.8 (275)

$31 to $50

American

Fishtown

About the restaurant

At Philadelphia Distilling, our distilling team combines craftsmanship, science and skill to create a unique portfolio of premium spirits that rely on the agricultural integrity of authentically sourced grains and botanicals and the finest heritage equipment.

Hand-hammered copper pot stills from the fifth-generation Forsyth family and wooden fermentation vessels from Hall-Woodford, an iconic Philadelphia-based family business, are key points of difference for us—both in their construction value as well as the integrity of the spirits they help us to produce. We continue our batch-by-batch process, creating spirits that celebrate big, bold flavor.

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JaniceVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Incredibly-designed space with a view of the distillery works. Sat at the bar and service was exceptional. Drinks were expertly-crafted. The gougères were delicious. The other two food items we had were ok, so I don’t recommend coming here expecting to eat dinner; this is a cocktail bar first and foremost. I will return.

The Love

4.8

4.8 (7293)

$31 to $50

American

Rittenhouse Square

About the restaurant

Aimee Olexy and Stephen Starr's The Love is a bi-level sanctuary features 150 seats, split between the main dining room, sidewalk seating, and an upper-level loft. The restaurant is a spirited and carefree neighborhood café celebrating everyday American cuisine. The menu is crafted around what’s truly seasonal and local, while the beverage program reflects the best of the region. This creative energy is matched by a front-of-house service staff passionate about providing homey hospitality morning, noon and night.

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Dominoe

Dined 3 days ago

Ken was amazing, food was very mediocre. We had the Nashville, hot chicken, burger, pumpkin, ravioli, and salmon bowl. The best thing was the salmon bowl, I would not order any of the other things again.

Newbolds Food & Libations

4.7

4.7 (162)

$31 to $50

American

Jenkintown

About the restaurant

American-style restaurant located in Jenkintown, PA offering satisfying, flavorful american cuisine. We take pride in our fresh, house-made American staples served alongside handcrafted libations.

Taking it's place among Jenkintown Restaurants, Newbolds Food and Libations is a premiere location in Montgomery County, PA. Newbolds is a retro bar specializing in hand-crafted American cuisine. Many Jenkintown restaurants can start to look and feel alike, but the same can not be said for Newbolds. With a unique and aesthetic interior, outdoor dining areas, and unforgettable cuisine, Newbolds has taken it's place as one of the best restaurants in Montgomery County, PA and in Jenkintown, PA. We look forward to serving you!

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Christopher

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

We love NewBolds, such a local gem. Great pizza apps, pastas, sandwiches, drink selections and love thier salmon and other fish. The staff is always polite and professional.

River Twice

4.8

4.8 (25)

$50 and over

American

South Philly

About the restaurant

River Twice is a Modern American restaurant that celebrates the richness of our regions bounty located on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Our menu frequently changes to reflect the finest of what local purveyors have in season to give guests a unique experience with every visit in our intimate but casual atmosphere. Our thoughtfully curated beverage list and wine pairings coincide with our dedication to develop a sincere connection to the Delaware River Valley and mid-Atlantic region.

Our intimate, window-lined dining room offers a charming view of the iconic Singing Fountain on East Passyunk Avenue. The dining room surrounds an open kitchen where you will be able to see our chefs at work.

River Twice has been recognized by The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, has earned Chef Randy Rucker’s Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best Chef” and, most recently Chef Randy Rucker garnered a James Beard Award nomination in 2024 for Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic.

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CynthiaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My partner and I really enjoyed our experience here. The care and detail that went into each dish was extraordinary and the vibe was relaxed and fun. We sat at the chefs counter and the entire team were so welcoming and friendly. We love how the menu changes frequently, we are already planning our next visit!

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Pub & Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (689)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Pub & Kitchen is an authentic neighborhood tavern located on the corner of 20th and Lombard in Philadelphia. For over a decade, we’ve served a menu featuring elevated farm to table offerings, alongside an innovative bar program specializing in wine, local beers, and craft cocktails. Our menu is constantly evolving, fluctuating with the seasons and availability of product.

Our lively and comfortable restaurant features a large wood-lined bar, bustling dining room, and charming sidewalk cafe on a tree-lined street. We also have an intimate private dining room upstairs, available for parties of up to 50 guests.

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AidanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

on the pricier side but very high quality food! and cozy christmas atmosphere, always love coming here

Con Murphy's Irish Pub

4.7

4.7 (454)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Con Murphy's is an authentic cozy Irish Pub in the heart of Center City. Just a stones throw from Philly's best museums, hotels & attractions. Serving perhaps the best pint of Guinness in the city, along with other craft beers and signature cocktails, a classy yet comfortable pub awaits you. With an outdoor patio right on The Ben Franklin Parkway there's no better place for people watching & taking in a nice sunset.

Con Murphy's has created a menu to please all palates from the traditional Shepherds Pie (made with Lamb) & Fish'n'Chips & the local favorite Philly Cheesesteak.

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DocWoz

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Again, this is a 4.5 star restaurant—across all categories, including value and quality of food. The service, for me, was top notch—not only were servers attentive but were very friendly and seemed genuinely interested in making my experience enjoyable. I had some nice recommendations regarding some simple questions posed (burger or fish and chips? For which I was guided to an excellent burger at perfect requested temperature!) and my water and Guinness glasses were kept filled without the servers being too cloying. The Guinness was an excellent pour as well, and the Brussels Sprouts appetizer with kielbasa was a different twist and also well prepared. The only nitpick I had in terms of food was the hand cut fires, which were house made and fresh, were a bit tepid and flabby when served. The other nitpick was a seating issue—I was a bit nippy while seated at a hi-top in the bar area—the side door which was directly behind me let in cold air each time it was open. This is practically uncorrectable by the restaurant—so treat this not as a condemnation but as a pro-tip for your experience there (don’t sit behind that door in the winter!) And you should go—this was a quality experience and would go again (and again).

High Street Restaurant & Bar

4.7

4.7 (71)

$30 and under

American

Center City

About the restaurant

Located in the historic Franklin Building, High Street is a modern American eatery and bar that celebrates the essence of local grains. With an on-site bakery at the heart of our culinary creations, we pride ourselves on crafting artisanal breads, pastries, pizzas, and handmade pastas that showcase the best of the region.

Under the guidance of Chef Christina McKeough, our seasonal menu highlights the bounty of local producers, offering a fresh take on classic flavors and dishes. Our commitment to supporting American winemakers adds an exciting dimension to your dining experience, with a carefully curated selection of wines to complement your meal.

At High Street Restaurant, we invite you to savor the rich tapestry of flavors that define our culinary philosophy, blending tradition, innovation, and a passion for local ingredients.

Parties of 7 or more require a credit card on file and are required to participate in our "Leave It To Us" menu.

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Robert

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and better service, highly recommend

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Bake'n Bacon Philadelphia

4.6

4.6 (64)

$30 and under

American

South Philly

About the restaurant

Bake’N Bacon is Philadelphia's premier and only bacon themed restaurant and craft cocktail bar.
A unique company that specializes in gourmet bacon entrees, taking bacon beyond the mundanity of just being a breakfast food. Dishes span many bacon-inspired cuisines (think sandwiches, sides and more), plus some pastas, vegan-inspired fare, desserts and a variety of specialty hand-crafted cocktails. We can be found in the heart of South Philly, just one block from the Italian Market and near the East Passyunk corridor.
Join us for brunch, your intimate night out, with good vibes, great atmosphere and excellent food and cocktails!

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Kathryn

Dined 6 days ago

Our group of 8 went for brunch and it was amazing! The food was phenomenal as always (especially the French toast platter!) and the staff was wonderful! They even had a DJ playing great music! Will definitely be back regularly!

The Morris

4.7

4.7 (326)

$31 to $50

American

Center City

About the restaurant

The Morris is a new restaurant and bar in a truly unique location. It’s connected to a boutique, 17 room colonial hotel and courtyard located right next to Washington Square Park. We have a scratch kitchen that only uses the freshest ingredients available by season. Our bar program consists of delicious hand-crafted cocktails, organic wines, selection of local beers, and spirit-free beverages. Whether it's for a casual night out, business dinner, or date night, we are so excited to serve you in our newly renovate dining room or in the garden courtyard*!

*We want to inform our guests that the courtyard is fully tented and heated throughout the winter!

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Ellen

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely ambience and staff. We ate early in the bar and were very pleased. In fact, we made a reservation for NYEve!

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